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James Shannon — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Williamson, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this James Shannon across the 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Williamson, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1896), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1896
Male
Son
Born: Tennessee
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Williamson, Tennessee |
| Surname | Shannon |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Township / Ward | 9Th Civil District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1896 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Shannon | Son | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| Jessie Shannon | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1902 |
| Francis Shannon | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| Louise Shannon | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| James Shannon | Son | — | 24 | ~1896 |
| James Shannon | Head | — | 63 | ~1857 |
| Virginia Shannon | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1871 |
Census Appearances
1910
Williamson, Tennessee
Son, age 14
Williamson, Tennessee · implied b. ~1896 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shannon |
| Given Name | James B |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1920
Williamson, Tennessee
Son, age 24
Williamson, Tennessee · implied b. ~1896 — 7 household members
| Surname | Shannon |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links James Shannon across 2 US Census years (1910 and 1920) in Williamson, Tennessee, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Shannon
Son · 1920 · age 24 · b. ~1896 · Tennessee
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Sibling
Louise Shannon
Sibling · 1920 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Francis Shannon
Sibling · 1920 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jessie Shannon
Sibling · 1920 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Shannon
Sibling · 1920 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1920 US Federal Census — Williamson, Tennessee
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1920 US Federal Census — Williamson, Tennessee
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1769unit:0266)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Elizabeth Watts | 20 | daughter-in-law | — | Tennessee |
| 52 | Marshal Simons | 54 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 53 | Jessie Simons | 50 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 54 | Willy May Simons | 18 | daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 55 | Frank Simons | 6 | son | — | Tennessee |
| 56 | Potsie Shelby | 30 | daughter | Laundress | Tennessee |
| 57 | Casper Brooks | 36 | Head | Servant | Tennessee |
| 58 | Joseph Baugh | 69 | Head | Farmer | Tennessee |
| 59 | Dick J. W. Baugh | 50 | helper | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 60 | Mattie Baugh | 40 | house keeper | House Keeper | Tennessee |
| 61 | Allie Hinnard | 40 | Head | Farm Laborer | Tennessee |
| 62 | Fanny Hinnard | 65 | Mother | — | Tennessee |
| 63 | Fanny Lee Hinnard | 16 | sister | — | Tennessee |
| 64 | Alphonso Hinnard | 12 | brother | — | Tennessee |
| 65 | Harrison Williams | 18 | nephew | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 66 | Newt Vaughn | 24 | Head | Carpenter | Tennessee |
| 67 | Ethel Vaughn | 22 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 68 | B. F. Newell | 60 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 69 | Allie Newell | 53 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 70 | Elizabeth Newell | 18 | daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 71 | Myra Reece | 53 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 72 | Allen Reece | 21 | son | Farmer | Tennessee |
| 73 | George Reece | 19 | son | None | Tennessee |
| 74 | Dick Reece | 16 | son | None | Tennessee |
| 75 | Aston Tewette | 45 | Head | None | Tennessee |
| 76 | Aston Jr. Tewette | 13 | son | None | Tennessee |
| 77 | Sam Tewette | 10 | son | None | Tennessee |
| 78 | George Tewette | 4 | son | None | Tennessee |
| 79 | James A. Shannon | 63 | Head | Doctor | Tennessee |
| 80 | Virginia Shannon | 49 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 81 | James B. Shannon THIS PERSON | 24 | son | — | Tennessee |
| 82 | Francis Shannon | 21 | daughter | Teacher | Tennessee |
| 83 | Jessie Reid Shannon | 18 | daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 84 | Louise Shannon | 14 | daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 85 | Richard Shannon | 12 | son | — | Tennessee |
| 86 | Oscar Shannon | 53 | Head | Merchant | Tennessee |
| 87 | Willie Shannon | 53 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 88 | Robert West | 15 | lodger | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 89 | James Ingram | 43 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 90 | Minnie Ingram | 42 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 91 | Boyd Ingram | 14 | son | — | Tennessee |
| 92 | Leon Ingram | 8 | son | — | Tennessee |
| 93 | Walter Brooks | 33 | helper | Servant | Tennessee |
| 94 | Nannie Jones | 70 | boarder | — | Tennessee |
| 95 | Will Shannon | 54 | Head | Bill Clerk | Tennessee |
| 96 | Martha Shannon | 42 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 97 | Mary Shannon | 25 | daughter | Teacher | Tennessee |
| 98 | Jack Shannon | 24 | son | Special Work | Tennessee |
| 99 | John Eude | 43 | Head | Salesman | Tennessee |
| 100 | Ada Eude | 38 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1920 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)